MACHBOUS ALA DJAJ (BAHRAIN)
This recipe is from week 20 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every nation on Earth, and Bahrain is my 20th stop. Machbous is a spiced rice dish, considered by many to be the national dish of Bahrain (a small island nation in the Persian Gulf). This version is made with chicken.
Provided by GiddyUpGo
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt the ghee or butter in a saucepan and frying the onions until they are transparent and beginning to turn brown. Add the baharat and turmeric and stir for another two minutes or so.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and turn to coat. Cook over a medium heat until the pieces are lightly browned on all sides.
- Add the tomatoes, cloves, lemon rind, cinnamon, cardamom pods and salt. Stir to get everything well incorporated, then add the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Wash the rice in cold water and drain. Add the rice, cilantro and parsley and bring back to a simmer.
- Keep cooking for another 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken is tender and almost all of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Vusi Mgcina
[email protected]I made this machbous ala djaj for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The spices were perfectly balanced, and the dish was just the right amount of spicy. I
Tatjana Meta
[email protected]This machbous ala djaj was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Alaysha Gaston
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe for machbous ala djaj! It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a wonderful depth of f
Naimat Khan
[email protected]This machbous ala djaj was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
John Miicke
[email protected]I love this machbous ala djaj recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The spices are well-balanced and give the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. I will de
Henry David
[email protected]This machbous ala djaj is a great dish to make for a special occasion. It's easy to make and it always impresses my guests. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The spices are well-balanced and give the dish a
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[email protected]I made this machbous ala djaj for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The spices were perfectly balanced, and the dish was just the right amount of spicy. I
ajnabi khan
[email protected]This machbous ala djaj was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Tay MXODER
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe for machbous ala djaj! It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a wonderful depth of f
Naser Rrusta
[email protected]This machbous ala djaj was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Dell Humphries
[email protected]I made this machbous ala djaj for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
shark fanatic
[email protected]This is a great recipe for machbous ala djaj! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Sorouer
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken dishes, but this machbous ala djaj was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The flavors were incredible, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making th
Mufad Ali
[email protected]This machbous ala djaj was easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices were well-balanced and gave the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Saleman Bhatti
[email protected]I made this machbous ala djaj for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices were perfectly balanced, and the dish was just the right amount of spicy.
Evan Todd
[email protected]This is the best machbous ala djaj I've ever had! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.
ANEESBAHADURANI
[email protected]I've never had machbous ala djaj before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices, and the dish was just the right
Engr Muhammed Rahim
[email protected]This machbous ala djaj was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.